Scripps Ranch and Mater Dei Catholic squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Scripps Ranch had to settle for second. They took a 25-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders. The Falcons' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, Scripps Ranch saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Chloe Ng made nine total tackles and defended three passes in addition to snagging an interception. Angel Ferrer's passing game has become a key predictor of Scripps Ranch's success: the team is 4-1 when her passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 10-11 otherwise.
Scripps Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 14-12. As for Mater Dei Catholic, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-11.
As of now, neither Scripps Ranch nor Mater Dei Catholic have any future games scheduled.
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